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The Marlins' season-opening rotation in 2014 made it once around before the club required a sixth starter. A shoulder injury scratched Jacob Turner from his second scheduled outing, opening the door for Brad Hand. Hand along with offseason acquisition David Phelps will prepare as starters this spring even though they may not be among the starting five come Opening Day. If Henderson Alvarez, Mat Latos, Jarred Cosart, Dan Haren and Tom Koehler all are healthy come April 6, Hand and/or Phelps could start the season in the bullpen. Hand is out of minor league options, meaning he would have to clear waivers for the Marlins to assign him to Triple-A. Chances are he would not go unclaimed,...

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The Marlins' season-opening rotation in 2014 made it once around before the club required a sixth starter. A shoulder injury scratched Jacob Turner from his second scheduled outing, opening the door for Brad Hand.
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